Toby Christie

Toby Christie

Toby Christie is the Editor-in-Chief of Racing America. He has 15 years of experience as a motorsports journalist and has been with Racing America since 2023.

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How Fast Are NASCAR Race Cars?

Racing is all about speed, and no form of racing is more popular in America than NASCAR. But how fast do NASCAR Cup Series race cars actually go? The answer is complicated.

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Nov 9, 2024; Avondale, Arizona, USA; NASCAR Xfinity Series driver Parker Retzlaff (31) during the Championship race at Phoenix Raceway. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images
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Parker Retzlaff Moves to Alpha Prime Racing for 2025 Xfinity Season

Parker Retzlaff, an emerging 21-year-old emerging talent, will join Alpha Prime Racing as the driver of the No. 4 Chevrolet Camaro for the 2025 NASCAR Xfinity Series season.

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Greg Van Alst Joins Joey Gase Motorsports for 2025 Xfinity Season

Greg Van Alst will pilot the No. 35 entry for Joey Gase Motorsports with Scott Osteen for the majority of the 2025 NASCAR Xfinity Series season, the team announced on Monday.

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Christian Rose, a former Division 1 College Baseball Pitcher, will be going full-time NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series racing in 2025.
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Former D-1 Baseball Pitcher Going Full-Time NASCAR Truck Racing in '25

Christian Rose, a former Division 1 college baseball pitcher, will drive full-time in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series in 2025 as the driver of the No. 44 Chevrolet for Niece Motorsports. Rose competed full-time in ARCA the last two seasons.

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NASCAR Files Opposition to 23XI/Front Row's Expedited Injunction Motion

NASCAR filed a strongly worded opposition to an expedited briefing request from 23XI Racing and Front Row Motorsports as part of the teams' re-filing of the motion to a preliminary injunction in their antitrust lawsuit against NASCAR.

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Nov 10, 2024; Avondale, Arizona, USA; NASCAR Cup Series driver Tyler Reddick (45) leads Bubba Wallace (23) during the NASCAR Cup Series Championship race at Phoenix Raceway.
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23XI/Front Row Re-File Preliminary Injunction Request with New Evidence

Citing new evidence, 23XI Racing and Front Row Motorsports have re-filed the motion of preliminary injunction in the ongoing antitrust lawsuit against NASCAR. The attorney for the teams, Jeffrey Kessler issued a statement on Tuesday.

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Toni Breidinger will move to the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series full-time with TRICON Garage in 2025.
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TRUCKS: Toni Breidinger Goes Full-Time in 2025 with TRICON Garage

Toni Breidinger will make the move to full-time racing in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series with TRICON Garage in 2025. Breidinger will drive the No. 5 Toyota Tundra PRO for the team.

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HYAK Motorsports co-owner Brad Daugherty says his No. 47 team had the opportunity to continue with its Kroger partnership in 2025, but chose to go in a different direction.
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HYAK Motorsports Had Opportunity to Continue with Kroger; Wanted Fresh Start

While many expected Kroger opted to leave the newly rebranded HYAK Motorsports for RFK Racing, HYAK co-owner Brad Daugherty says that the No. 47 team had the opportunity to continue its partnership with Kroger and chose to move in a different direction.

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Spire Motorsports Adds McCall, Gerringer to Competition Department

Matt McCall will serve as the Director of Vehicle Performance and Dax Gerringer will serve as the Technical Director for Spire Motorsports during the 2025 NASCAR Cup Series season.

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Nov 22, 2024; Charlotte, NC, USA; NASCAR Cup Series driver Chase Elliott (9) and his guest Ashley Anderson during the NASCAR Awards Banquet at Charlotte Convention Center.
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Chase Elliott Named NASCAR's Most Popular Driver for the Seventh Time

For the seventh consecutive season, Chase Elliott was named NASCAR Cup Series Most Popular Driver, an award voted on by the NASCAR fans. Here is a breakdown of all of the awards handed out at the 2024 NASCAR Awards Ceremony.

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Martin Truex Jr. still intends to compete in the 2025 NASCAR Cup Series Daytona 500, but says it will not be with 23XI Racing.
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Martin Truex Jr.: 2025 Daytona 500 Start Won't Be with 23XI Racing

While Denny Hamlin previously said 23XI Racing would have a car to field for Martin Truex Jr. in the 2025 Daytona 500, Truex confirmed on Friday that his 2025 Daytona 500 start will not come with 23XI Racing, and that JGR will make it happen, "somehow."

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Jackman Pat Gray's Unconventional, Pivotal Role in Logano Championship

In an exclusive interview, Team Penske jackman Pat Gray, who filled in for an injured member of Joey Logano's pit crew to win the 2024 NASCAR Cup Series Championship, explains the emotions of winning his first championship, and his unconventional path.

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